Rory Kett

Use a central base for easy meals and leave a flexible day for weather or a rest. A tram or short bus trip can make Glenelg manageable without renting a car for all six days.

Compare small-group tours to the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills by pickup point, total day length and number of stops. Choose the region that fits your food interests.

With only two nights, avoid changing accommodation. Map each candidate's drive to your arrival route, preferred walks and next destination before booking.

If your itinerary can be changed, weigh the cost of changing it against other Adelaide experiences. A market visit is best on a trading day, but the city still offers good meals and walks.

Allow for border checks, baggage collection and the domestic airline's bag-drop cutoff. A scheduled three hours can shrink quickly if the inbound flight is late.

Use the official ticket page for the date you want; it will show whether the ticket covers the day or a named session. Do not infer today's rules from another competition.

Compare a prebooked taxi with rideshare availability for your exact pickup time. A confirmed car is useful when a missed connection would matter.

Semaphore can suit a slower beachfront stay, especially with a car or fewer city commitments. Check the evening return transport before choosing it for event nights.

Start at Rundle Mall for major retailers, then step into the adjacent arcades and lanes if you want smaller shops and older buildings. It is an easy central route that does not need a car.